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Explore the breathtaking site of Delphi and pay tribute to Apollo while consulting the Oracle Pythia! Enjoy an authentic "village style" meal at the picturesque Delphi or Arachova village.
Providing a true door-to-door experience, using only luxury Mercedes Benz non-smoking vehicles with all the latest amenities including on board Wi-Fi, our services are offered by professional native English speaking tour drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your personal driver/guide will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In case of an AirBnb apartment, he will contact you upon arrival so you can meet him at the entrance of the building. For Airport and Port pickup, your driver/guide will meet you at the gate holding an Ancient Greece Tours sign for you to spot him upon arrival.
Itinerary
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1Athens
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Delphi formerly also called Pytho is famous for the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The Greeks considered Delphi the navel or center of the world as represented by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi. Delphi archaeological site: A Unesco World Heritage Center, Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The functions of the oracle grew over the centuries to include athletic games, cultural events, most importantly the Pythian games. The Temple of Apollo, the Ancient Theater, the Stadium, the Athenian Treasury, the Gymnasium, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia are truly captivating.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Frieze of the Treasury of Sifnias Naxian Sphinx: 560 BC, one of the earliest representations in art of the demonic creature with a lion's body, bird's wings and a woman's head. Metopes of the Athenian Treasury: 5th century BC you will gaze upon Theseus and Antiope, Theseus and the Minotaur, Theseus and Marathonian bull, Heracles and the cattle of Geryon battling the three-bodied giant Geryon, Heracles subduing a Centaur & Cycnus, Heracles & the Nemean lion, & a Amazonomachy scene. Omphalos: Signifying the center of the earth & kept in Apollo's temple. Kleobis and Biton: Two brothers from Argos typical kouroi dating to the 7th century BC. Statue of Antinoos: Portrays the celebrated for his beauty, youth & emperor Hadrian's favorite as a god. This work is considered one of the finest examples of the neoclassical style revived in the 2nd century AD. The famous Charioteer Iniohos: Belonging to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses and included a second male figure.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The picturesque Arachova village Wander around the picturesque stone houses Workshops and Boutiques Enjoy your lunch at a fabulous family run taverna serving authentic ' village style' Greek food overlooking the wonderful views of Itea and Amfissa
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Athens
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tour drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are fluent in English and highly knowledgeable about Greek history and culture. While they are not authorized to accompany guests inside archaeological sites, they offer valuable historical context during your journey. If you would like a licensed guide to join you inside the sites and museums, we would be happy to arrange one upon confirmation of your booking.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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